12th Grade

You've made it your senior year at PDHS! This year, you'll be applying to colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, enlisting in the armed forces or getting a job. You'll need to make sure you stay on track for graduation and maintain good grades. Here are some tips to have a successful 12th grade:

• Senior Meetings: Check in with your counselor to be sure you’re on track for graduation

• Take SAT/ACT as needed in the fall

• If attending 2-year community college:

  • • Submit community college application

    • Submit FAFSA (financial application) Tentatively open Oct 1st, due March 2nd for Cal Grant consideration

    • Complete senior portfolio to apply for local scholarships

    • Apply for other scholarships 

•  If applying to 4-year universities:

  • • Submit college applications & CSU/UC applications (October 1-November 30)

    • Check private universities' early admissions and deadlines

    • Submit FAFSA (financial application) Tentatively open Oct 1st, due March 2nd for Cal Grant consideration

    • Complete senior portfolio to apply for local scholarships

    • Apply for other scholarships (Check the Counseling Google Classroom often!)

    • Submit Letters of Intent in May

    • Request final transcript to be sent to the university you're attending (see Transcripts page)

• Graduate!